Whoever dwells in the
shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of
the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” (Psalm
91:1-2, NIV)
God purposes for a relationship with us as His children are
not for us to come and call on Him from time to time at our convenience as a place
of visitation. His love is unlimited and extravagant for us (1 John 3:1) and His
desire in that great love is abundant provision,
powerful protection and to lavish upon us favor and grace as His children.
How often we knock on the door of the shelter of His love only
to be lured away by glitter of false abodes that offer only momentary comforts
and elusive provisions. How often we slip in the shelter of God’s provision and
protection only become dissatisfied and walk out the back door because we think
there are better accommodations in other locales.
We cannot find rest for our eternal spirit in the transitory
dwelling places that surround us nor can we really find a place of guaranteed
shelter for all the days of our lives.
We cannot find refuge and relief for our soul from the assaults against
us in a fallen world, in our fractured, frail and fruitless attempts at self-preservation
that we hobble together as defensive protection. We can only build up or bolster together so
much structure to protect us from the harmful and destructive forces around us.
God does not want us to visit Him from time to time. He wants us to dwell and abide with Him. He wants to shadow us with His favor. He wants us to trust Him and His ways that we
might always have true rest. He longs to
offer His protection and provision in all things and for all times.
There is no refuge, fortress or shelter that
will satisfy our soul and spirit as a dwelling place. We were created to dwell
with God and through the forgiveness of Jesus Christ we can abide with Him every
day on this earth and throughout the countless
days of eternity.
Suggested Reading … Psalm 91
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